Dillon Gabriel is an American football quarterback known for his collegiate success and recent entry into the NFL. Born on December 28, 2000, in Mililani, Hawai'i, Gabriel played high school football at Mililani High School before beginning his college career at the University of Central Florida (UCF). He later transferred to the University of Oklahoma and then to the University of Oregon, where he completed his college career with exceptional achievements[3][5][1]. Gabriel is recognized for his strong arm, athleticism, and leadership both on and off the field. Over six seasons in college, he started a record 63 games, the most in Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) history, and amassed 18,722 passing yards, ranking second all-time in FBS history. He also finished his college career as the FBS all-time leader in total touchdowns with 189, tying Case Keenum for the record in passing touchdowns at 155[2][6][7]. His accolades include being a Heisman Trophy finalist, multiple All-America team selections, Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, and the Chicago Tribune Silver Football winner. Academically, he maintained a 3.43 GPA as a multidisciplinary studies major and was honored as a National Football Foundation (NFF) National Scholar-Athlete[1][2]. In the 2025 NFL Draft, Gabriel was selected in the third round with the 94th overall pick by the Cleveland Browns, marking the start of his professional career[2][6]. His college tenure was noted for poise under pressure and a commitment to team leadership, culminating in leading Oregon to an undefeated regular season and competing for a national championship[4]. Gabriel’s football lineage includes his father, Garrett Gabriel, a former quarterback at Hawai'i. Currently, Dillon Gabriel is regarded as a promising young quarterback entering the NFL with a distinguished college legacy and strong leadership qualities.